The Sindh High Court has received a detailed report on the quality of milk in Karachi, revealing that samples tested were unsafe for human consumption. The report was submitted to the court by a member of the inspection team following judicial orders.
The constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court was hearing a petition challenging recent increases in milk prices. During the proceedings, the inspection team presented laboratory findings showing that dozens of milk samples sent to the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority failed quality tests. According to the report, none of the samples met health standards, and all were deemed unfit for human consumption. The court formally included the report in its records.
Separately, the Commissioner of Karachi submitted the official notification on milk prices. Government counsel stated that the notification was issued on November 27 after a stakeholders’ meeting to determine fair pricing.
Under the notification, dairy farms are authorized to sell milk at Rs 200 per liter, wholesalers at Rs 208 per liter, and retailers at Rs 220 per liter. The notification aims to regulate the market and ensure fair pricing while balancing consumer protection and the economic interests of producers and sellers.
The court continues to monitor both the pricing and quality of milk in Karachi, underscoring concerns about food safety and public health.
